The Clam Reviews Summary

Category: Seafood restaurant New York

Address: 420 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Phone: +12122427420

Rating: 4.5
based on 146 reviews.

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

  • "Even during covid, The Clam was bustling as ever on a weekday night with proper social distancing tables, all seated outdoors."
  • "Atmosphere is really nice."
  • "The outdoor seating was great."
  • "Experience is further complimented by a cozy ambience and one of the best wine (and saks)-by-the-glass programs you'll find at a seafood restaurant of its class."
  • "The space feels airy and clean."
  • "Lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff to boot!"
  • "Place is so cozy and welcoming."

Cons:

  • "The music can be distracting at times."
  • "THE MAJOR PROBLEM WE HAD WAS LOUD POUNDING MUSIC THAT PLAYED IN VERY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OUR TABLE THE ENTIRE EVENING."
  • "Also it was too hot inside."
  • "It doesn’t look too inviting when you first walk in."
  • "This put stress on the evening and made us all feel so uncomfortable."
  • "The table settings appear outdated and uninviting."
  • "It is a rather nice room but gets very loud."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The spicy coconut broth with the mussels was delicious."
  • "The flavors and textures were so well balanced with crunchy additions of nuts and toasted crisp."
  • "The spaghetti with clams, sauce was delicious, al dente, generous chopped clams as well as clams in the shell."
  • "The food is delightful. It is fresh and tasty."
  • "Food is very fresh and tasty...the lobster arancini are superb!"
  • "All the food is amazing, oysters are the best and clams are to die for."
  • "The charred corn off the cob is a luxury version of Mexican street corn with flavors exploding in each bite."

Cons:

  • "The food wasn’t particularly amazing - we tried the sliders and I think the fried clams completely overpower the lobster."
  • "Ravioli was not cooked well."
  • "One of the party had uncooked clams, also gritty."
  • "Clams gritty, crab cake burnt with only a spec of crab."
  • "The desserts (choc cake and apple crumble - both a little bit dry)."
  • "The spicy spaghetti and clams were nothing special."
  • "Seafood chowder was bit on the bland side, and very watered down."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff, everyone was so welcoming and friendly!"
  • "Julio our server was exceptional and very attentive!"
  • "Everyone we encountered on the staff was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and patient."
  • "Always a wonderful experience. Food and service are excellent."
  • "The waiters were all friendly and attentive."
  • "Great service."
  • "The service was excellent, extremely professional, very friendly and fast."

Cons:

  • "GARBAGE I came for the first time the place looked cool I made a reservation. Come in on time had to wait 20 minutes!"
  • "After my wine and water, I barely was able to get an order in as I was being ignored."
  • "Staff were too busy standing around talking with themselves."
  • "However, disliked our server."
  • "Service could be more disciplined though, some staff prioritise chatting with each other over customer service."
  • "Management was rude and rushed us!!"
  • "The waitress lacks personality and charm."

Value

Pros:

  • "The dishes were reasonably priced."
  • "We had the clam strip starter which is great value."
  • "The wine list is thoughtful and reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing at The Clam was surprisingly reasonable."
  • "Reasonable prices."

Cons:

  • "The wine list is steeply priced, so discourages exploration of lesser known wines."
  • "Ordinary seafood spot with extraordinary prices."
  • "A bit expensive. You might be able to get a comparable meal at mermaid inn for much cheaper."
  • "But little too expensive for food portion."
  • "However, $16 for a bowl of chowder is a bit much."
  • "But ... holy cow $4 for small, undistinguished oysters, and $5 per shrimp for what were decidedly NOT 'shrimp cocktail size'."
  • "Overpriced food with poor quality."

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